Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The local hockey team lost a forward to Russia, but it is now taking one from them: Tony Salmelainen who plays in the Russian Super League.
The hiring was confirmed today by the Geneva-Servette Hockey Team. Salmelainen, a Finn who has also played with the NHL is 27 years-old, 1m76 and weighs 83 kg.
According to The Globe and Mail, the new winger left his contract in Canada for the Russian league when he was offered more than $1.5 Million to play at the Super League. No word on how much the Eagles have signed him for.
Posted by Laila Rodriguez on 20 June 2008 at 15:59, last updated on 20 August 2008 at 11:03 |
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News story, GenevaLunch, 20 June 2008.
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Tags: Lake Geneva region, Swiss news
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